Senior Fund Accountant (Arlington Heights)

Investment fund-management firm providing professional services to more than 140 funds worldwide, is seeking to add a top professional to their corporate accounting group. With a diverse client base and a top-of-the market strategy team, the firm provides a variety of services to various funds including fund accounting, investor support, audit management and tax preparation assistance, and financial reporting.

The Senior Mutual Fund Accountant will be responsible for a performing all accounting functions for an assigned book of funds. This position is ideal for a person who takes pride in being detail-oriented and the ability multitask to meet deadlines. The ability to prioritize work and communicate with management is extremely important in this position. This individual will be expected to handle some of the more complex funds and be a leader to less-experienced staff.
This is a challenging and rewarding position, with the opportunity to continue to learn and develop as the company and department continues to grow. This individual will be provided with training and experience in a unique niche of the financial investment industry.

The ideal candidate would have the following attributes: A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, three to seven years of experience working in the financial services industry, Proficiency with all aspects of Microsoft Office Suite is necessary, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.

This individual will enjoy a friendly, collaborative work environment with a very supportive management team, a full suite of benefits with excellent employer contributions, and a business casual dress code that is relaxed at certain times to jeans-acceptable.

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